Tides Today & Tomorrow in Branford, CT

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Branford, CT.
Next low tide : 11:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 5:15 pm (6.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8465233
Common Questions About Tides

Branford, CT Tides - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:056.78:316.61:470.02:20-0.26:224:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:557.19:246.82:39-0.33:13-0.66:234:45Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:457.510:156.93:29-0.64:05-0.96:244:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:357.611:066.94:19-0.74:57-1.06:264:43Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:257.611:586.85:09-0.65:49-1.06:274:42Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:177.46:00-0.56:41-0.86:284:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:526.61:117.16:54-0.27:36-0.56:294:40Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:486.32:076.87:500.18:33-0.26:314:39Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:456.13:066.48:500.49:320.16:324:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:455.94:076.09:520.710:320.46:334:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:475.85:105.810:560.811:310.56:344:36Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:485.86:125.711:580.86:354:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:465.97:105.712:270.612:560.76:374:34Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:386.18:025.71:180.51:490.56:384:33Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:246.28:485.82:050.52:360.36:394:32Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:066.39:315.82:480.43:190.26:404:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:456.410:105.83:280.43:590.06:414:30New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:226.410:485.84:070.44:370.06:424:29New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:586.411:265.84:440.55:140.06:444:29New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:346.35:210.55:520.06:454:28New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:055.712:126.25:590.66:300.16:464:27Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:445.612:516.16:380.77:110.26:474:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:265.61:346.07:210.87:540.26:484:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:105.52:205.98:070.88:410.36:494:26Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:585.53:125.99:000.99:330.36:514:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:505.64:085.89:580.810:280.36:524:25First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:465.85:095.810:590.611:260.26:534:24First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:446.06:115.912:010.46:544:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:436.37:116.012:230.01:020.06:554:23Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:396.78:096.21:19-0.22:00-0.46:564:23Waxing Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8465233)

Common Questions About Branford, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Branford, CT today?

Slack tide in Branford, CT is approximately 8:26 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Branford, CT?

Branford, CT is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Branford, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Branford, CT?

Tide predictions for Branford, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Branford, CT?

Tide data for Branford, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8465233. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8465233.

What is the moon phase in Branford, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Branford, CT is Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Branford, CT in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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